RAIA, April 28 -- Dempo Sports Club secured their return to the I-League after a dominant second-half performance saw them overcome Sudeva Delhi FC 3-1 in an I-League 2 clash at the Ella ground, Old Goa, on Saturday.

Sudeva Delhi FC took a surprise lead early in the first half through Ramesh Chetri's header from a Seiminmang Manchong cross.

Dempo SC, aiming for promotion, struggled to break down a resolute Sudeva defense in the opening period and found themselves trailing at halftime.

However, the Goan side emerged from the break with renewed purpose. Shubham Rawat's shot in the 47th minute was initially blocked, but the rebound fell kindly for Laximanrao Rane, who slotted home the equaliser.

The momentum shifted decisively in Dempo S...